Development Disabilities Day at the Legislature
On Wednesday, February 21, self-advocates, DSPs, leadership, and board members representing The Arc Montgomery County were among the 700 people attending DD Day at the Legislature. The annual event is always popular and the strong presence of so many made an impression, driving home the ongoing need for funding and support for people with disabilities. Thank you to all who attended and made their voices heard!

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM)

All month long we recognize people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This year's theme is "A World of Opportunities." Help raise awareness and celebrate the accomplishments of people with IDD by wearing orange, the official color of DDAM, and post a picture on social media and use #DDAM2024 – and don’t forget to tag The Arc Montgomery County. Not a follower yet? Keep reading through the end of this email and click on the social media icons to give us a follow!

Share Your Experience

Consider taking part in a survey about Section 504 of the Rehab Act. Dr. Meaghan Burke, a board member of The Arc US, is looking for people to complete a survey about their experience with Section 504 plans in school. Students 12 and older, family or caregivers can participate in the survey and the follow-up Zoom interview.

Follow this link to enroll.

World Down Syndrome Day is March 21!

It's time to put on the crazy socks and make plans to attend the Maryland Celebration and Dance Party! The all-day event begins at the Maryland Senate, House of Delegates, and the Governor's Office with declarations recognizing March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day and recognizing people with Down Syndrome. The day concludes with a fun and energetic dance at St. Anne's Parish House and Hall.

Follow the link to register.

Transitioning Youth Fair

On Sunday, April 7 at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 66 vendors including state agencies, non-profits, and service providers will be providing information to transitioning youth and their families from 1–4 pm. They will be on hand to help, advise, and share their knowledge of job coaching, benefits, and other valuable resources to help teens and young adults with disabilities take the next step toward independence.

Follow this link for more details.

Shine Brighter Together

April is Autism Awareness Month and Montgomery Parks will be hosting the annual Shine Brighter Together event at Wheaton Regional Park on Saturday, April 6, from 11 am–2 pm. Planned activities and programs will be going on while informing visitors about the resources available for people with autism. Be part of an inclusive Montgomery County and support this day of fun and awareness.

Follow this link for details.

Sensory Friendly Vaccine Clinic

The Autism Society of Maryland will be hosting a vaccine clinic for people with autism, their families, and caregivers on Monday, March 4 from 4–6 pm at 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive in Columbia. Get a COVID vaccine for ages 12 and older, and flu vaccine for ages 3 and up.

Click here for details.

Life Skills Apartment Classroom

A high school in Pennsylvania has converted one of its classrooms into a simulated apartment to give realistic experience, along with practical life skills to their students with disabilities. Twenty-five students have gone through the program and have learned about food and kitchen safety, laundry, budgeting, and other skills to help prepare them for independent living.

Click here for the full article.

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